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Cheesecake Bars with Pumpkin Streusel Recipe

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Deliciously creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars topped with a buttery streusel crust. These bars combine a graham cracker crust, spiced pumpkin cheesecake filling, and a crumbly oat streusel topping for a perfect autumn treat that’s easy to make and sure to impress.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Streusel Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
  2. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create the crust layer.
  3. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Using a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined and the batter is smooth. Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared crust.
  4. Make the Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, cold cubed butter, and brown sugar. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the ingredients together until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cheesecake layer.
  5. Bake the Bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the center is set and the streusel is lightly golden.
  6. Cool and Chill: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature. Then, refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to allow them to firm up before slicing into 12 bars.

Notes

  • Be sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake filling.
  • Pressing the crust firmly helps prevent it from crumbling when slicing.
  • Use cold butter for the streusel topping to achieve a crumbly texture.
  • Refrigerating the bars before slicing ensures clean, neat cuts.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/cheesecake-bars-with-pumpkin-streusel-recipe/